The Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home is a third generation; family owned
and operated funeral home. We have been serving the families of
Holyoke and the surrounding area since 1937, and have been at our
current location, 2049 Northampton...

Our history dates back to the early 1900's when Bert Beers opened the Bert L. Beers Funeral Home on N. Main Street in Palmer, MA. He operated it as such until Herbert Story was hired shortly after returning from World War II.

Facts about the city

Some of the notable people born here have been: Carl Beane (announcer).

Agawam is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 28,438 at the 2010 census. Agawam sits on the western side of the Connecticut River, directly across from Springfield, Massachusetts. It is considered part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is contiguous with the Knowledge Corridor area, the 2nd largest metropolitan area in New England. Agawam contains a subsection, Feeding Hills.The Six Flags New England amusement park is located in Agawam, on the banks of the Connecticut River.Agawam's ZIP code of 01001 is the lowest number in the continental United States (not counting codes used for specific government buildings such as the IRS).

Agawam Obituaries

It was revealed by Hartford Courant on November 18th, 2018 that George Howard Dean perished in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dean was 97 years old and was born in Agawam, MA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George Howard's life.

It was reported on November 6th, 2018 that Steven W MacDonald passed away in Agawam, Massachusetts. MacDonald was 72 years old and was born in Hartford, CT. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Steven W's life.

It was disclosed on September 27th, 2018 that Robert S Young perished in Agawam, Massachusetts. Young was 75 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert S's life.

It was disclosed on September 26th, 2018 that Barbara Jane Aas (Flynn) passed on in Agawam, Massachusetts. Ms. Aas was 93 years old and was born in Hartford, CT. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Barbara Jane's life.

It was written on September 21st, 2018 that Clement Eugene "Clem" Boisvert died in Agawam, Massachusetts. Boisvert was 88 years old and was born in Concord, NH. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Clement Eugene "Clem"'s life.

It was disclosed on January 11th, 2018 that Patricia M Wherry (Sweet) passed away in Agawam, Massachusetts. Ms. Wherry was 79 years old and was born in Ashland, WI. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia M's life.

It was noted by Daily Hampshire Gazette on June 23rd, 2017 that Frank W Furman died in Agawam, Massachusetts. Furman was 82 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frank W's life.

It was disclosed by Daily Hampshire Gazette on June 8th, 2017 that Josephine R Gusek (Sparko) passed on in Agawam, Massachusetts. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Josephine R's life.

It was disclosed by Daily Hampshire Gazette on January 20th, 2017 that Helen Frances Putnam (Markham) died in Agawam, Massachusetts. Ms. Putnam was 92 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen Frances's life.

It was disclosed by Daily Hampshire Gazette on December 14th, 2016 that Rose S McAuliffe (Sannicolas) died in Agawam, Massachusetts. Ms. McAuliffe was 71 years old and was born in Saipan, . Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rose S's life.

History

After the Volstead Act was repealed, the mill began producing gin again, but would later close for good in 1938. Agawam furnished 172 men who fought in the American Civil War, 22 of which died in battle or disease. David Cecchi, a member of one of the “founding families” of Agawam, and the Agawam Historical Association published an “Images of America” book for Agawam and Feeding Hills , which included many of the photographs previously mentioned. The population was 28,144 at the 2000 census. The Town of Agawam is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts County, Massachusetts, United States.

News

George Erush, 83, World War II veteran
Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heritage Hall East, B. Wing, 464 Main St., Agawam MA 01001. There are no calling hours. The Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home is handling his arrangements.http://www.gazettenet.com/2010/10/27/george-erush-83-wwii-veteran

Philip Mercure, veteran, handyman, sports fan
... Memorial Cemetery in Agawam at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hampshire County Dialysis Center, 84 Conz St., Northampton, MA 01060. Pease and Gay Funeral Home has been entrusted with Philip's care and arrangements.http://www.gazettenet.com/2010/10/28/philip-mercure-veteran-handyman-sports-fan

Richard H. Vrona 1940-2010
The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His burial with Military Honors will be private at the convenience of the family at Notre Dame Cemetery in South Hadley. His family ...http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101026/NEWS03/10260329

Obituaries published Oct. 30
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